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Introduction To Gastroenterology

Paediatric gastroenterology is a medical subspecialty that addresses gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents, which can impact their growth and quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing complications. The document outlines common GI symptoms and the clinical approach to diagnosis and management.

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Introduction To Gastroenterology

Paediatric gastroenterology is a medical subspecialty that addresses gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents, which can impact their growth and quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing complications. The document outlines common GI symptoms and the clinical approach to diagnosis and management.

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INTRODUCTION TO

GASTROENTEROLOGY
DR KN OMEJE
APRIL 2025
INTRODUCTION
Definition
• Paediatric gastroenterology is a subspecialty of medicine focusing on
the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal (GI)
disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
• GI disorders are common in childhood and can significantly affect
growth, development, and quality of life.
• Early detection and treatment prevent complications and ensure
optimal health outcomes.
• Many systemic diseases present initially with GI symptoms.
SCOPE

GI tract Associated organs Nutrition


• Oral cavity • Salivary glands • Infant, child and
• Esophagus • Liver adolescent
• Stomach • gall bladder nutrition
• Small & large • pancreas • Nutritional
intestines disorders
• Rectum & anus
CLINICAL APPROACH TO GI
SYMPTOMS
History • Detailed
analysis of
taking symptoms

Physical • General
• Anthropometry
examination • systemic

• Lab
Diagnosis • Imagine

Treatment
COMMON SYMPTOMS IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY
• Anorexia • Jaundice
• Vomiting • Abdominal distention/masses
• Painful swallowing • Constipation
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) • Diarrhea
• Heartburn • GI bleeding
• Abdominal pain • Poor weight gain/wt loss
• Feeding difficulties

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